Category: Children and Adolescents

Laptops, mobile phones, tablets and similar gadgets are wonderful. I have use for them in my private and professional life, as many of you have. They are so versatile and you can use them for a variety of things, even … Read more

I was in a supermarket last week and I met a young boy who became my inspiration this month for this blog.  He could not have been older than five, yet he made his mother struggle profusely, all because of … Read more

How many times have we heard that discipline is the magic intervention to fix everything that is wrong? Whilst I believe that there is some truth in this idea, it is my contention that many of us fail to understand … Read more

How much should a couple invest in themselves after having children? A lot. It is potentially one of the most important investments within a family. For starters, investing in your relationship with your partner makes sense because being a parent … Read more

“Who are you to tell me what to do? This is what I said and this is what I’ll do!!!”Have you ever heard these phrases? We can all admit that we have been through similar times. Most parents of teens … Read more

”Separation is believed to have a negative effect on the behavior of children, however studies have shown that a majority of children do adjust to the change in the family structure. Although resilience is present, most children do not experience … Read more

So far I have given my take on what can significantly improve one’s ability to address challenging behaviour. Hopefully what I have to contribute today is useful. My next tip is,

Your Child is unique in so many different ways. … Read more

One thing I wish to avoid is to give parents the advice to focus on the positive, just for the sake of focusing on the positive. Many parents have challenged this proposal and have vigorously asked me to focus on … Read more

In a relationship between siblings, it is almost inevitable that conflict will arise and this may prove frustrating and stressful for parents.

Sibling rivalry usually happens when children are competing for parental attention or when they feel they are being … Read more

Today I continue my series, I cannot handle my child with an important topic. One drawback that certain parenting campaigns may have is that they tell you what you should not do. And this leaves you without options when you … Read more